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Along with the beautiful spring flowers and increasingly warmer weather, some less-than-ideal seasonal changes spring up at this time of year, ones that can leave little ones sniffling, sneezing and itching. The good news is that your child’s symptoms can be treated and, in some cases, even prevented.

According to USA.gov, about 40 percent of children in the United States suffer from allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever. This type of allergy is triggered by breathing in allergens like pollen, trees, grass, weeds, or mold, all of which commonly pop up in spring and summer months. Typical seasonal allergy symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, an itchy nose, ears, throat, and eyes. One thing to keep in mind is that seasonal allergies vary from child to child, so if it’s perfectly normal if your tiny tyke is only suffering from the itchies or swollen watery eyes with no stuffy nose or congestion. Notice any dark under-eye circles? Again, usually no cause for concern — it’s just part of the allergy package.

Many over-the-counter treatments are available to soothe the strain allergies can put on a little one. Four common allergy medications are antihistamines, anti-leukotrienes, decongestants, and nasal corticosteroids. Your pediatrician may also recommend certain kid-friendly medications according to your child’s age, height, and weight. If your little one isn’t responding to over-the-counter drugs or nasal sprays, or to be 100% sure that allergies are to blame, head to a pediatric allergist, who may suggest immunotherapy, or allergy shots, to calm your cutie’s reactions.

Preventing seasonal allergies altogether is not entirely impossible. There are certain things you can do around the house to minimize the amount of allergens in the air, such as keeping windows closed, cleaning often, taking shoes off before entering the house, and washing clothes regularly to remove pollen.

Get more answers to your seasonal allergy questions with this go-to-guide.